15+ Funny Short Stories for Kids (With Pictures)

A cheerful collection of 15+ funny short stories for kids that spark laughter, imagination, and joyful reading moments at home or in school.

There's nothing quite like the sound of your child laughing—and honestly, isn't that the best part of parenting? Whether it's at bedtime, in the middle of a play break, or even around a cozy little campfire, funny stories light up their imagination and fill your home with joy.

In this blog, we’ve put together 15 original, funny short stories for kids—some are perfect for winding down at night, a few sneak in a sweet little lesson, and others are just spooky enough to bring out the giggles (not the nightmares, promise!). Plus, we’ve thrown in some Hindi favourites and Christmas-themed chuckles to keep the fun rolling all year round.

Why Funny Stories Are Great for Kids

Sure, funny stories get the giggles going—but they do so much more than that.

They spark your child’s imagination, help them understand new words without even realizing it, and often sneak in little life lessons in a way they’ll actually remember. Plus, sharing a silly story becomes such a special bonding moment—whether you're a parent, teacher, or just someone trying to make a kid smile.

Because let’s face it—if they’re learning and laughing, that’s a parenting win, right?

1. The Cat Who Thought He Was a Cow

Get ready for some giggles! These funny short stories are perfect for sparking your child's imagination and turning even the grumpiest day into a cheerful one.

Marmalade was no ordinary farm cat. While the others chased mice, he strutted into the cow field every morning, plopped down beside the herd, and let out his best “Moo!” (which sounded more like “Meow-ooo!”)

The cows were amused, especially old Bessie. “You’re a strange little cow,” she chuckled, “but we like you.”

Marmalade tried everything—chewing grass (gross), staring like a cow (hard), and standing still (impossible). But he never gave up.

One day, Farmer Joe tied a tiny bell around Marmalade’s neck. “Welcome to the herd,” he smiled.

And just like that, Marmalade became the farm’s fluffiest, purring cow.

2. Milo the Monkey's Missing Underpants

Milo was the cheekiest monkey in Mango Grove—and also the proud owner of the brightest, silliest underpants in the jungle. He wore them on his head, over his tail, and sometimes both at once!

But one morning, disaster struck. His underpants were missing!

He searched the treetops, questioned the parrots, and even peeked inside the sleepy crocodile’s mouth (very carefully). No luck.

Just as he was about to give up, a gust of wind blew through the trees—and there they were! His underpants were fluttering like a flag on the top of the tallest tree.

With a big whoop and one super-swingy leap, Milo grabbed them and cheered, “Found you!”

And from that day on, he always kept a spare pair—just in case.

3. Princess Puddlejumper and the Royal Splash-Off

Princess Puddlejumper didn’t like fancy dresses or royal tea. She loved jumping in puddles!

One rainy day, she shouted, “Let’s have a splash-off!” and all the kids in the kingdom joined her in the garden.

Splash! Splat! Sploosh! Mud flew everywhere. Even the queen got muddy!

When the king saw them, he laughed so hard his crown fell off. “From now on,” he said, “every rainy day will be Puddle Day!”

And so, the kingdom became the splashiest, happiest place around.

4. The Day My Teddy Became the Teacher

One morning, I woke up and something was very weird—my teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, was standing by the chalkboard with glasses on!

“Time for class!” he said, holding a tiny stick like a teacher.

He taught me how to count with jellybeans, read stories about space cats, and even gave me a sticker for “Best Giggle.”

At lunch, he served cookies and called it “science snack time.”

When I blinked, he was back on my bed, quiet as always.

Was it a dream? Maybe. But the jellybean math was real!

5. Sir Tootsalot and the Dragon with a Cold

Sir Tootsalot was the noisiest knight in the kingdom. His armor clanked, his horse sneezed, and—yes—he tooted a lot!

One day, a dragon with a terrible cold came to town. It sniffled, sneezed, and smoked up the sky.

Everyone ran, but not Sir Tootsalot. He rode up bravely and said, “Bless you!”

The dragon laughed so hard it forgot to sneeze—and Sir Tootsalot tooted so loudly, it scared the hiccups away.

From then on, the dragon and Sir Tootsalot became best friends. And together, they made everyone laugh—loudly!

6. The Goldfish Who Wanted to Dance

Bubbles the goldfish loved music. Every time the radio played, he wiggled his fins and spun in circles.

“I think Bubbles is dancing!” said Mia, tapping on the glass.

But Bubbles wanted to dance for real—with shoes and everything!

One night, under the moonlight, he dreamed he had tiny tap shoes and danced across the tank like a star. The sea snails clapped, and the pebbles cheered.

In the morning, Mia placed a mirror by the bowl. Bubbles saw his wiggles and smiled.

He might not have shoes, but he had rhythm—and that was enough!

7. The Penguin Who Hated the Cold

Percy was a penguin who did not like the cold. While his friends slid on ice and played in the snow, Percy sat with a blanket and hot cocoa.

“I wish I lived on a beach,” he sighed, wearing sunglasses and dreaming of sandcastles.

One day, Percy had an idea. He built a tiny hut from snow, added warm lights, and even made a pretend palm tree from seaweed.

His friends came over and said, “Wow! It’s like summer in the snow!”

Percy smiled. “Now this is perfect!”

8. The Giraffe Who Loved to Whisper

Gary the giraffe was the tallest animal in the savannah—but he had the tiniest voice.

While the lions roared and the elephants trumpeted, Gary whispered, “Hi there,” so softly that even the birds couldn’t hear him.

The other animals laughed, “Why so quiet, Gary?”

One day, a baby zebra got scared during a loud thunderstorm. Gary bent down and whispered, “It’s okay, little one. I’m here.”

The zebra calmed down right away.

From then on, whenever someone needed comfort, Gary’s gentle whisper was just what they needed.

Because sometimes, whispers are more powerful than roars.

9. The Snail Who Wanted to Race

Sammy the snail was slow—really slow. But that didn’t stop him from dreaming of winning a race.

Every day, he practiced zooming (well, snail-speed zooming) across leaves and pebbles.

The bugs giggled. “You? A racer?”

Sammy just smiled. On race day, the ants rushed, the beetles zoomed, and Sammy… took his time.

But guess what? The others slipped, tripped, and spun in circles. Sammy kept going—slow and steady.

And when he crossed the finish line, everyone cheered.

He didn’t come first, but he finished with the biggest smile. That made him a winner.

10. The Elephant Who Loved Ballet

Ellie the elephant didn’t want to stomp or trumpet. She wanted to twirl!

While the other elephants splashed in mud, Ellie practiced her spins under the mango tree.

“Elephants don’t do ballet!” they laughed.

But Ellie didn’t stop. She tied ribbons to her ears, made a tutu from leaves, and danced every day.

One evening, a crowd of animals gathered. Ellie tiptoed, twirled, and did a big elephant leap!

Everyone clapped. Even the grumpy hippos smiled.

From that day on, Ellie wasn’t just an elephant—she was the ballerina of the jungle.

11. The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Oscar the owl was supposed to love the night. But guess what? He was scared of the dark!

When the sun set, he’d hide under his wing and whisper, “Too spooky…”

The other owls flew under the stars, but Oscar stayed in his nest with a nightlight made of fireflies.

One night, he peeked out and saw the moon glowing, the stars twinkling, and the trees dancing in the breeze.

“It’s not so scary,” he said, blinking wide-eyed.

Soon, Oscar was gliding through the sky, finally seeing how magical the night could be.

12. The Donkey Who Wanted to Sing

Danny the donkey loved music—but oh no, his voice was loud, squeaky, and totally off-key!

He sang in the barn, in the fields, and even in his sleep. The cows covered their ears. The chickens ran away.

But Danny didn’t stop. “Singing makes me happy!” he brayed.

One day, the farmer threw a party. The band’s singer lost her voice—and guess who stepped up?

Danny sang his heart out. It was silly, noisy, and full of fun.

And everyone danced! Because sometimes, joy matters more than perfect notes.

13. The Kangaroo Who Forgot How to Hop

Kiki the kangaroo woke up one morning and—uh-oh!—she forgot how to hop!

She tried jumping. Thud. She tried bouncing. Plop.

The other kangaroos gasped. “A kangaroo that can’t hop?!”

Kiki felt sad, but her friend Koala said, “Let’s take it slow.”

They practiced little wiggles, tiny skips, and silly bounces. Soon, Kiki gave one big jump—BOING!—and landed in a tree full of fruit!

Everyone cheered, and Kiki laughed, “I think I just needed a warm-up!”

From that day on, she never forgot her bounce again.

14. The Crocodile Who Loved Bubble Baths

Colin the crocodile looked scary—but he had a secret. He loved bubble baths.

Every evening, while the other crocs splashed in muddy rivers, Colin filled his tub with warm water, pink soap, and extra bubbles.

He wore a shower cap, sang funny songs, and played with his rubber ducky named Pop.

One day, a hippo peeked in and said, “Can I try?”

Soon, all the jungle animals were lining up for Colin’s bubbly bath time.

And from then on, Colin wasn’t just the coolest croc—he was the cleanest, too!

15. The Robot Who Wanted a Hug

Robo-Roo was built to beep, clean, and zoom. But deep inside, he wanted something else—a hug.

He tried everything! Holding up a sign, saying “HUG MODE: ON,” even baking heart-shaped cookies.

But the animals were scared of his shiny buttons and blinking lights.

One day, a little bunny tripped and scraped her paw. Robo-Roo gently picked her up, gave her a soft beep-boop cuddle, and the bunny smiled.

“Hugs feel warm,” she whispered.

Soon, everyone lined up—one beep, one hug at a time.

Because even robots need love too.

Funny Ghost Stories for Kids

1. The Ghost Who Lost His Giggle

Gilly was a tiny ghost who lived in a dusty attic. But unlike the others, he wasn’t scary—he was silly!

He used to giggle during hide-and-seek, laugh at his own “boo-hoos,” and even chuckle when he floated through walls.

But one morning… poof! His giggle was gone.

Gilly tried everything—tickling himself with a feather, watching funny cats, even slipping on ghost soap. Nothing worked.

Then one night, he accidentally sneezed so loudly that a mouse did a flip!

Gilly burst out laughing. “It’s back! My giggle’s back!”

From then on, Gilly made sure to share his giggles with everyone—even the grumpy ghosts.

2. The Little Ghoul Who Loved Bubblegum

Gertie was a little ghoul who didn’t like gloom, doom, or spooky moans.

What did she love? Bubblegum! The pink, stretchy, super-poppy kind.

While the other ghouls practiced groans, Gertie practiced blowing bubbles—big ones, small ones, even ones shaped like bats!

One day, during a haunted house tour, Gertie’s bubble POPPED! with a loud splat on a tourist's nose.

Everyone froze… and then laughed!

From that night on, Gertie’s bubble-popping became the best part of the haunted tour.

Because who says ghouls can’t be sweet and silly?

Funny Campfire Stories for Kids

1. The Marshmallow That Wouldn’t Melt

At Camp S'morefun, everyone was roasting marshmallows around the fire—except Max.

His marshmallow just… wouldn’t melt!

He held it over the flames. He squished it with his stick. He even sang it a toasty song.

But the marshmallow stayed big, fluffy, and cool as a cucumber.

“Maybe it’s magic,” giggled his friend Nina.

Suddenly, the marshmallow blinked. “I’m Melvin, and I don’t like being gooey!”

The campers gasped—then burst out laughing.

From that night on, Melvin became the camp’s storyteller, sharing silly tales while the kids munched their other marshmallows.

Because not every marshmallow wants to be a s'more!

2. The Bear Who Forgot He Was Scary

Benny the bear lived near the campsite, but he wasn’t like the other bears.

He didn’t growl. He didn’t stomp. He didn’t scare a single soul.

Instead, Benny liked telling knock-knock jokes and wearing socks with bananas on them.

One night, he wandered into camp, tripped over a log, and landed in the middle of the kids’ circle.

Everyone froze.

Then Benny said, “Knock knock?”

“Who’s there?” whispered a brave camper.

“Bear.”

“Bear who?”

“Bear-y sorry for crashing your party!”

The campers laughed so hard, they gave him marshmallows.

And Benny? He never forgot to be funny again.

Funny Christmas Stories for Kids

1. The Elf Who Wrapped Everything (Even the Dog!)

Eddie the elf loved wrapping gifts. He wrapped boxes, cookies, even a cup once (by accident).

But one Christmas Eve, Eddie got a little too excited.

He wrapped the sled. He wrapped Santa’s boots. He even wrapped the doorknob—twice!

Then came the big surprise… he wrapped the dog! Jingle, the North Pole pup, wagged his tail under shiny paper and a giant bow.

Santa laughed so hard, his belly shook like jelly.

“Eddie,” he chuckled, “you’ve got the Christmas spirit—and maybe a little too much tape!”

From then on, Eddie became the official gift wrapper… and Jingle wore bows proudly every year.

2. The Reindeer Who Couldn't Stop Sneezing

Rudy wasn’t your average reindeer. He had strong hooves, a shiny coat, and… the biggest sneezes you’ve ever heard.

"Achoo!"—and snow flew everywhere.

"Achoo!"—and the sleigh wobbled!

On Christmas Eve, just as Santa was getting ready to fly, Rudy let out a huge sneeze that knocked all the presents into the air!

“Oh reindeer biscuits,” Rudy sniffled.

But the kids below thought it was snowing gifts—and cheered!

Santa smiled. “Well, Rudy, looks like your sneeze just made Christmas even more magical.”

From then on, Rudy wore a fuzzy red scarf… and a tissue in his saddlebag.

Funny Motivational Story for Kids

1. The Penguin Who Couldn't Stop Falling

Pip the penguin wanted to be a skater.

There was just one tiny problem—he kept falling. A lot.

He’d slide… and plop! Fall on his belly.

He’d twirl… and whoops! Land on his bottom.

The other penguins watched and giggled, but Pip just smiled. “I’ll get it next time!”

Day after day, he slipped, tripped, and flopped.

But then one day, Pip twirled, landed on his feet, and skated all the way across the ice!

The crowd cheered, and even the snowflakes danced.

Because falling isn’t failing—especially when you keep getting up. 

Funny Stories for Kids in Hindi

1. गुब्बारे वाला हाथी

गोलू हाथी बहुत ही मस्त था। लेकिन उसे उड़ने का बहुत शौक था।

"हाथी तो उड़ नहीं सकते!" सब जानवर हँसते।

एक दिन गोलू ने एक गुब्बारे वाले से ढेर सारे रंग-बिरंगे गुब्बारे ले लिए।

उसने उन्हें अपनी पीठ पर बाँधा... एक, दो, तीन... सौ गुब्बारे!

और फिर? गोलू धीरे-धीरे हवा में ऊपर उठने लगा!

पेड़ों से ऊँचा, बादलों के पास—गोलू उड़ रहा था!

नीचे सारे जानवर ताली बजा रहे थे।

गोलू मुस्कराया और बोला, “अगर दिल से चाहो, तो हाथी भी उड़ सकते हैं!”

The Elephant with Balloons

Golu the elephant was cheerful and curious. But more than anything—he wanted to fly.

“Elephants can’t fly!” the jungle animals laughed.

But Golu didn’t give up. One day, he bought a bundle of bright, colorful balloons from a balloon seller.

He tied them to his back—one, two, three… a hundred balloons!

Slowly, Golu began to float… higher and higher!

Above the trees, above the birds—Golu was flying!

The animals below clapped and cheered.

Golu smiled and said, “If you really believe, even elephants can fly!”

2. नटखट टोपी की जादूई बात

चीकू को एक दिन अलमारी में एक पुरानी टोपी मिली। दिखने में मामूली थी, लेकिन जैसे ही उसने टोपी पहनी, कुछ अजीब होने लगा।

उसकी पैंसिल खुद-ब-खुद नाचने लगी, किताबें हवा में उड़ने लगीं, और उसका टिफिन खुद खोलकर "खाओ-खाओ!" बोलने लगा!

चीकू ज़ोर-ज़ोर से हँसने लगा।

टोपी शरारती थी, कभी उसके बाल खींचती, कभी नाक पर झप्पी देती।

आख़िर में चीकू बोला, “अरे टोपी जी, अब तो मुझे थोड़ा आराम करने दो!”

टोपी ने हँसते हुए सलाम किया… और खुद अलमारी में जाकर सो गई।

अब चीकू जानता है—हर दिन की मस्ती उस टोपी के साथ और भी मज़ेदार हो सकती है!

The Mischievous Hat's Magic Trick

One day, Chiku found an old hat in the cupboard. It looked ordinary—but the moment he wore it, strange things began to happen.

His pencil started dancing on its own, books flew around the room, and his lunchbox popped open saying, “Eat! Eat!”

Chiku laughed so hard his belly hurt.

The hat was full of tricks—sometimes it pulled his hair, sometimes it gave his nose a tiny hug.

Finally, Chiku said, “Dear Hat, I need a little rest now!”

The hat gave a playful bow… and quietly went back to sleep in the cupboard.

Now Chiku knows—every day is more fun when you have a hat full of magic!

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Laughter truly is a child’s best friend—and stories are the perfect way to bring it home. Whether it’s a monkey searching for underpants, a ghost who loves cake, or a penguin learning to skate, each tale here was made to light up little faces with smiles and spark their imagination.

We hope these funny short stories bring joy to your bedtime routines, playtime snuggles, or even long car rides. And remember—sometimes, the silliest stories create the sweetest memories.

Happy storytelling!